Which of the following has emerged as one of the leading organisms responsible for death in AIDS patients?

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Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii) is a fungus that commonly causes pneumonia in AIDS patients and has become one of the leading causes of death in these patients. Toxoplasma gondii can cause encephalitis in AIDS patients, but Pneumocystis jiroveci is the more common cause of death. Acanthamoeba and Naegleria are both amoebas that can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals but are less common in AIDS patients.

Which of the Following Has Emerged as One of the Leading